Turn the volume up with the best road trip songs that won’t make you wish for earplugs

Being on a long road trip with your family has its golden moments but when the inevitable happens and there’s an argument over who controls the music, it’s good to be prepared. The answer to that problem is to create a playlist filled with road trip songs that the whole family will love.

Of course, song choices can be pretty difficult to nail down but there are some things to consider that might make it easier. Looking to your kids’ favorite movies for music inspiration is one place to start. You might also sprinkle in pop favorites, depending on their ages, and Disney songs to add to your list of best road trip songs.

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Road trips are all about family fun and good memories. And, when you’re all singing along (and showing off those fantastic seated dance moves), you’ve got your favorite snacks and games, well, the good times are just beginning.

We searched the internet, from iTunes and Spotify to family travel blogs for playlist ideas for the whole family. Add these road trip songs to your playlist, or simply use them for inspiration. Happy road tripping!

31 family road trip songs

1. “Life Is A Highway”- Rascal Flatts

2. “Rolling In The Deep” – Adele

3. “Good Time” – Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

4. “Happy”- Pharrell

5. “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” – “Lilo & Stitch” soundtrack

6. “Can’t Stop the Feeling” – Justin Timberlake

7. “Don’t Stop Believin’”- Journey

8. “Dancing Queen” – ABBA

9. “How Far I’ll go” – Auli’i Cravalho

10. “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers

11. “Shake it Off” – Taylor Swift

12. “Let it Go” – Idina Menzel

13. “Cups” – Anna Kendrick

14. “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors

15. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” – “Encanto” soundtrack

16. “Keep Your Head Up” – Andy Grammer

17. “When Can I See You Again” – “Wreck It Ralph” soundtrack

18. “Hakuna Matata” – “The Lion King” soundtrack

19. “ABC” – Jackson 5

20. “All Star” – “Shrek” soundtrack

21. “I Like to Move It” – “Madagascar” soundtrack

22. “Surface Pressure” – “Encanto” soundtrack

23. “Sugar” – Maroon 5

24. “Claudia Kishi” – The Linda Lindas

25. “Catch the Moon” – Lisa Loeb

26. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” – The Proclaimers

27. “I’ve Been Everywhere” – Johnny Cash

28. “Send Me On My Way” – Rusted Root

29. “Free Fallin'” – Tom Petty

30. “No One Dies From Love” – Tove Lo

31. “Here Comes the Sun” – Little Monsters (cover)

32. “As it Was” – Harry Styles

33. “Party in the U.S.A” – Miley Cyrus

34. “Grease” soundtrack

35. The Beatles

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